Traditional SSH authentication methods like passwords and even SSH keys are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. Hardware security keys using FIDO2 protocols offer a revolutionary approach to secure server access, combining something you have (the physical key) with something you…
Introduction Choosing the right web server for your VPS deployment can significantly impact performance, security, and operational overhead. In 2025, two web servers stand out as compelling options: Nginx, the battle-tested veteran with proven scalability, and Caddy, the modern alternative…
Data loss can be catastrophic for any server environment. Whether you’re running critical applications or storing important data on your VPS, having a reliable backup strategy is non-negotiable. Restic offers an elegant solution with its encrypted, deduplicated backups that work…
Maintaining a secure WordPress site is more critical than ever in 2025, with cybersecurity threats continuously evolving. As the world’s most popular content management system, WordPress powers over 43% of websites on the internet, making it a prime target for…
Introduction As organizations increasingly turn to cloud computing for sensitive workloads, confidential computing has become a cornerstone of modern security paradigms. In 2025, two leading technologies dominate the confidential computing landscape on cloud VPS platforms: AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization with…
Choosing the right file system for your VPS can significantly impact performance, reliability, and functionality. In 2025, three file systems dominate the Linux landscape: Ext4, XFS, and Btrfs. Each offers distinct advantages depending on your workload, storage requirements, and performance…
When choosing a VPS hosting solution, understanding the different CPU allocation methods is crucial for optimizing performance and cost-effectiveness. The three primary CPU allocation strategies—shared vCPU, dedicated vCPU, and CPU pinning—each offer distinct advantages and trade-offs that can significantly impact…
Introduction Network congestion control algorithms play a crucial role in optimizing internet performance, especially for VPS hosting and cloud infrastructure. BBR (Bottleneck Bandwidth and Round-trip propagation time) is Google’s revolutionary congestion control algorithm that has transformed how TCP connections handle…
Introduction As IPv4 address exhaustion continues to drive innovation in networking, many organizations are transitioning to IPv6-only infrastructure. However, the internet still heavily relies on IPv4 services, creating a challenge for IPv6-only deployments. This tutorial addresses the problem of enabling…
The virtual private server landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of ARM-based processors as viable alternatives to traditional x86 architecture. As we advance through 2025, the choice between ARM and x86 VPS instances has become increasingly complex,…
